Israel hit Gaza with a series of "extensive strikes" overnight Tuesday, vowing to open the "gates of hell" because Hamas has not released the remaining hostages. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the Israel Defense Forces is targeting Hamas terrorists throughout the region and will act with "increasing military force" against Hamas from now on.

Airstrikes across the Gaza Strip left at least 200 dead, according to the Health Ministry. Israel launched the first major attack since a ceasefire was negotiated in January, targeting Hamas military,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in talks to extend the ceasefire.